Just when you think college students cannot fit any more responsibilities on their plates, some of them have decided to become business managers.
While being a student manager has its benefits, the burden of running a business might not be worth it.
There are fliers all around campus that advertise for management positions specifically for students.
Students can choose from a variety of business ventures, from painting businesses to food-delivery franchises and everything in between.
This might seem to be a great opportunity at first glance.
It gives students a chance to gain experience in managing workers and hitting targeted sales.
Students have the option of creating their own schedule.
They also get to be their own boss, which is very attractive to many young adults.
However, one issue that is discussed when students are hired into management positions is stress.
Running a business, satisfying customers and managing employees is a huge burden for a young adult to carry, especially while in school.
Issues of respect might appear because of the manager’s age.
It might be difficult for employees to take their bosses seriously when he or she is younger.
This lack of respect from employees because of their manager’s age might prevent training from being taken seriously.
This can eventually lead to a decrease in profit.
There might also be a lack of respect on the part of potential clients caused by the manager’s young age.
Consumers understand young managers might very well be juggling classes in addition to their jobs.
Consumers might feel unsure that the business can complete an order or job because they know the workers have plenty of other obligations to handle.
Managing a business in college can lead to lower GPAs because of a lack of time management and the stress of leading a business.
A student who is enrolled in 15 credit hours is in class between 12 and 13 hours a week.
It is recommended that students invest two to three hours per week doing homework or reading for each course.
After spending time on school work and classes, a student has spent about 28 hours on school alone.
When we throw a 30-hour work week into the mix, a student will be investing just under 60 hours a week in school and work.
Being this busy leads to high levels of stress, which causes a decrease in both mental and physical ?well-being.
It is important to think twice when stepping into the shoes of a business manager while being a ?student.
While fulfilling an influential role might look great on paper, it is not always the best decision when it comes to living a healthy life in your young adult years.
eshrack@indiana.edu
